Hensala v. Department of the Air Force

ORDER GRANTING SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANTS

ALSUP, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Under the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program, the United States pays for the medical education of participants on the condition that they then serve in the military. 10 U.S.C. 2120-27. When a participant does not complete the active-service requirement, the issue arises of whether he or she is required to repay the cost of the education to the United States. In this regard, the statute provides “that if such person, voluntarily or because of misconduct, fails to complete the period of active duty…